Matt Gaetz Unveils Bill To Abolish ATF

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), revealed Wednesday a bill to end the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

The legislationThe is also called the “Abolish the ATF Act,” The dissolution of the organization is simply ordered law enforcement agency Under the Justice Department.

“House Republicans have the ATF in our crosshairs,” Gaetz said in a tweet. “The continued existence of the ATF is increasingly unwarranted based on their repeated actions to convert law-abiding citizens into felons. My bill today would abolish the ATF once and for all.”

Gaetz told Fox News The “final straw” Last week, the Justice Department announced a new rule Steven Dettelbach (ATF Director) stated that the tightening of ATF regulations for stabilizing braces will essentially transform pistols into more dangerous, short-barreled guns. This is subject to ATF regulations. more security checks.

Dettelbach and Attorney General Merrick Grland described the rule in an attempt to curb gun violence and improve public safety. Gun rights advocates, however, characterized the changes as part of a larger effort to protect gun violence. unconstitutional overreach This could have a negative impact on millions of people.

Gaetz raised particular concerns about the disabled veterans of his district who rely on stabilizing braces. He was dismissed. ATF’s assurance that exemptions exist For people with disabilities, it can lead to difficult tasks “case-by-case determinations.”

Gaetz, who is also a member on the House Judiciary Committee. co-sponsored a bill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R.GA) introduced the bill in 2021 that was designed to abolish the ATF. Originally, both chambers were controlled by Democrats. But now, the House is controlled by Republicans.

Gaetz stated that if his bill to abolish ATF fails to pass, there will be additional actions against the agency including a bid for defunding it. Fox News also heard from the congressman: “broad support” Among Republicans “go after the actions of ATF.”

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